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Parents’ Guide to Navigating the High School Transition
In the book “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” it states, “One day middle school will end and become high school and after that it just becomes life. All those things you think are important now won’t be anymore.” The [...]
End-of-Year Checklist: Preparing for Middle School
The transition from elementary school to middle school is challenging for all students. This is caused by several imposing factors, including: environmental, personal, social, psychological, and physiological changes. During this transition, evidence suggests that student achievement on standardized tests [...]
Moms Are the Number #1 Teachers
Your mother was your first teacher. She was there to show you how to use a spoon. She showed you how to ride a bike. She showed you love when you skinned your knee. She darted out of your [...]
National Grilled Cheese Day
The Science of the Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich April 12, 2019 is National Grilled Cheese Day. Technically, it was the ancient Romans who started serving bread and cheese together. The grilled cheese sandwich of today is a modern concoction which [...]
Springtime Fun and Learning
Spring is a great time of the year. As Robin Williams stated, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s Party!’” Being outside brings new teachable moments. Planting a garden is a great example of one of these teachable moments. [...]
April Fools Day
April Fools’ Day has a tradition of harmless jokes directed at those near and dear to us. Where did this day come from? Most historians believe that this day traces back to when the western world employed the Julian [...]
Teacher Appreciation Week Gift Ideas
Teacher Appreciation Week 2019 will take place from May 6th – 10th. This is a great time for kids to honor their teachers in fun and creative ways all week long! We have included some creative, quick and easy [...]
SAT and ACT Test Preparation
As parents our ears perk up when standardized testing and college admission scandals become prevalent in the news. Many parents are seeing for the first time how competitive certain colleges and universities have become. Certain Colorado schools are classified [...]
